Look for signs indicating the website is regularly updated. When was the website last updated? Does the lack of an update date help you to determine whether or not the website is credible/reliable?
Is the website posted anonymously? If it is anonymous, ask yourself why do you think you should trust the information even though it comes from an unknown source.
Does the website list contact information for the author or organization so you can verify the person or organization really exists by trying to contact them?
Is the author someone particularly likely to be a trustworthy source? Does the website list his/her credentials, experience, title, occupation or other relevant information?
Is the author associated with a respected or well-known organization? Does that organization have an interest or investment in being impartial, accurate, and trustworthy? Does that organization have a financial or political stake in persuading you to trust its judgment that might make it biased or untrustworthy?
